DAF Trucks was privileged this week to support Radius Group’s management of Norway’s gifted Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, supplying a zero-emissions DAF XF Electric 4x2 tractor unit for the final leg of the journey into London, operated by long‑standing delivery partner David Watson Transport.

DAF’s New Generation XD and XF Electric trucks have been awarded ‘International Truck of the Year 2026’.

DAF Trucks is gearing up for the debut of RTX Scotland, the new Scottish edition of the Road Transport Expo, taking place at Glasgow’s SEC from 19th to 20th November.

DAF Trucks is making a bold statement to promote fleet electrification with a limited time offer on 100 zero-emissions XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units, backed by the manufacturer’s pledge that the truck will deliver parity on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) at 42-tonnes GCW over five years compared with an equivalent diesel-powered truck via traditional operating lease funding.

Abbey Logistics, part of the Sitra Group, has taken delivery of 40 DAF XF 450 FTP 6x2 tractor units, strengthening the UK’s largest bulk liquid and bulk powder food transport fleet.

“PACCAR delivered good revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2025. Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF’s excellent trucks contributed to the good results,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer.

DAF Trucks is expanding its product range with a new 10x4 chassis designed for heavy-duty applications, particularly in construction.

Pall-Ex Logistics, part of the Pall-Ex Group, one of the UK’s best-known palletised freight distribution networks, has introduced its first fully electric DAF XB Electric 190 into its national fleet, signalling its commitment to sustainable transport and decarbonisation.

EFS Global – one of the UK’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding logistics, freight-forwarding and palletised distribution operators – has begun trialling its first emissions-free DAF XB Electric 190kW 4x2 rigid.